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Greek Pasta Bake

Name: Greek Pasta Bake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1 hour

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

My mom taught me to cook, and I love creating new recipes. I developed this casserole on a cold and snowy afternoon many years ago. Tangy lemon and herbs are complemented by the subtle sweetness of cinnamon. —Carol Stevens, Basye, Virginia

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and thyme. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir into meat mixture.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Can you freeze Greek Pasta Bake?

Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 316 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.

Greek Pasta Bake

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